Black Panther

noun

plural Black Panthers
: a member of a Black revolutionary organization that fought for racial equality and justice in the United States from 1966 to 1982

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Nothing will crack my heart open as much as the Chadwick tribute in Black Panther 2, but this montage of Peter's old life might come pretty close actually. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Facing global threats, including a kingdom of undersea warriors, a new Black Panther comes to the forefront in a stirring story about life, legacy and loss. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026 The new Black Panther, David Jonsson, speaks onstage during the Marvel Studios panel at 2026 San Diego Comic-Con in San Diego on July 25. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 Director Ryan Coogler announced at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday that Black Panther 3 was on the way, with Jonsson taking over the titular role. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for Black Panther

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First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Black Panther was in 1965

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